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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,348.42, 44,021.01 and 21,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,348.42, 44,021.01 and 21,459.02 is: 32,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,348.42 : 44,021.01 = 21,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,348.42/44,021.01 = 21,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,348.42x = 44,021.01 × 21,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,348.42x = 944,647,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,647,734.01/29,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,187.35

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